- Develops cushion and foam padding products for a variety of customers through interpretation of customer requirements or through reverse engineering of existing OEM articles.- Conducts all CAD drafting and publishing of technical documentation for all product types and assists in technical communication with customers.- Leads material resource planning and CAM programming of new cushion/foam padding products.- Leads development of new production programs, ensures comprehension of production information in a multi-lingual facility, and assures the efficacy of staff training for new production processes.- Pursues and advises on continuous improvements of existing production programs.- Manages special projects and develops bespoke interiors for private customers.

- Analyzed sales and market data to improve lead generation and refine sales strategy projects.- Trained new hires in customer service and production, concentrating on efficient processes, efficacious field underwriting, and quality control of customer experience.- Developed a purpose-built database for tracking sales data and employee commissions.- Ensured customer protection and retention through solving complex policy and account issues.

- Managed, trained, and motivated a team of undergraduate and graduate research assistants in efficient and organized operations.- Performed literature review and background research.- Developed research protocols with innovative research methodology.- Managed planning and execution of high-profile research projects.- Developed software for use in unique research protocols.

- Designed remodeling projects, optimized material costs, drafted estimates, and maximized efficiency of remodeling processes.- Utilized CAD to streamline design processes, improve material quantification strategies, and improve the efficacy of budgeting and scheduling decisions.

Full-service restoration and custom automotive shop mainly focused on full custom builds of 1920s to 1940s hot rods, and 1950s to 1970s classic/muscle cars.Duties mainly consisted of steel fabrication, both in heavy fabrication of frame members and suspension, and in light fabrication of sheet steel and bodywork. Nature of work was usually custom modification/resto-mod, along with restoration and collision work of classic vehicles. Mechanical, assembly & disassembly, electrical/wiring/diagnosis, and paint & body were also performed on a less frequent basis.